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Three Things to Watch This Week - Week 6

The defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots play Josh McCown and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 15th at 1:00 PM.


Martin Power Rankings:

1) Chief Brody

2) Scorsese

3) Steve (defensive tackle)

3a) Steve (actor comedian)

4) Short

5) Lawrence

6) George R.R.

7) Starr

8) Freeman

9) Sheen

10) Dean

11) Mull


The Patriots won ugly last week.  The good news is... that still counts as a win.  The bad news is that it took 3 missed FGs by the Bucs to seal the deal.

I've got to be honest with you.  I felt a little bad for Nick Folk.  Going out there and yakking 3 kicks in front of the home crowd has got to be a horrible feeling.

Moving forward.  I'm going to try to be as positive as possible this week.


1) Malcolm Butler - I still feel like he's our best corner.  He's a great tackler.  And he helps out in the run game.  (UPDATE: Stephon Gilmore is out this week.)

2) Brandin Cooks - I wish they would work him in a bit more.  The dude is fast. 

3) Mike Gillislee - Gillislee is doing some solid work so far.  Nothing amazing, but solid.

BONUS FOURTH ITEM!

4) Devin McCourty - McCourty had a really, really good game.  He probably saved a touchdown here. 

BONUS FIFTH ITEM!!

5) James White  - James White catch!


My prediction: Pats 34, Jets 17


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This week we have Fake Matt Patricia filling for Fake Bill Belichick.

Hello Carbon Based Lifeforms.  As always... Hope this correspondence finds you warm and comfortable with a variety of snacks and craft beers readily available to you.

In case you missed it, one of the Dolphins assistant coaches got himself in a bit of trouble last week.  (Warning - strong language!)

I'm here to tell you: Don't snort lines... Do pot instead.  I'm a big fan of pot.  Pot keeps me healthy and feeling the best I can all year long. 

I take even take my pot with me when we go on the road.

Of course I'm talking about... my neti pot.  It's the best way to keep your sinuses free and clear.

Fake Matt's beer of the week is Harpoon Flannel Friday.  (Not a paid endorsement!)

(Finally, there's no way to talk about Blade Runner 2049 without spoiling it, so drop me a line directly if you want to discuss.)

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